Earl Joseph Crane

He graduated from Central High School in 1972. Earl was employed at Olinger and also Casino Aztar. He was a member of Riverbend. He loved fishing, Nascar, especially, Jeff Gordan; football, The Colts; and baseball. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Earl never met a stranger and always woke up with a smile.

The family would like to extend special thanks to their Arlington Avenue neighbors and the nurses of Deaconess Hospice.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee Crane.

Earl is survived by his wife, Theresa M. Crane; mother, Cecilia I. Crane; son, Mitchell R. Crane (Christy); stepsons, Joseph Szymczak, Michael Austin; brothers, David Crane (Diana), Richard Crane (Linda); sisters, Debbie Folz (Bob), Rita Jordan (Brad); grandson, Logan J. Crane; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be 10:00AM Friday, January 13, 2012 at Alexander West Chapel. Friends may visit, Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 2:00PM to 8:00PM at the funeral home.